A truly unmissable historical psychological thriller The patient has a story that isn’t told and which no one knows of. It is the secret, the rock against which he is shattered. Carl Jung The Great War is over but for Edith Potter an equally devastating conflict is about to begin. She is unhinged by a secret so terrible her conscious mind doesn’t acknowledge it. It is 1927 and Dr Stephen Maynard is using the new science of psychoanalysis to restore her sanity. From his first meeting with her in the lunatic asylum, Dr Stephen Maynard is determined to bring her back to reality. During the long challenge, her disturbed behaviour forces him to confront his limitations—already severely stretched by the presence of someone prepared to use whatever weapons they can to ensure she maintains her silence. What everyone is saying about : "Parts of this story I found were dark and disturbing especially the opening, but that's what drags the reader in . . ." —Gemma Myers, "This book has such A Beautifully creepy undertone that keeps you just waiting for the other shoe to drop." —Ashley Gillan, "I adored this book, it’s a strange word to use but it kept me gripped, and kept guessing what was going to happen next as all is not what it seems." —Claire Stanley, "An interesting and thought-provoking read!" —Kate Noble, " is an entirely unique, compelling and gripping novel that explores mental health, psychiatry and the complexities of trauma." —Beverley Scott, is one of those slow burners that with a build-up of intrigue, keeps you turning those pages." —Sarah Hardy, "A wonderful story of a woman’s struggle with life told in the most exquisite way." —Alexina Golding, "It’s unnerving, it’s shocking and at times it’s disturbing." —Katie Jones, "I love historical fiction so books set in this era are normally a winner with me and this one is superb!!" —Donna Maguire, "Ruth Wade’s characters have left a very impressionable impact on me, where I am still getting a wave unbelievable emotions." —Susan Hampson,